Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: Jan. 17, 2022
Sepsis
is
a
dysregulated
systemic
inflammatory
response
that
often
leads
to
cardiac
dysfunction,
which
termed
sepsis-induced
cardiomyopathy
(SIC).
Harmine,
natural
β-carboline
alkaloid
compound,
has
been
shown
exert
pharmacological
effects
on
several
diseases.
Here,
we
investigated
whether
harmine
protected
against
SIC
development
and
the
underlying
mechanisms.
In
vitro,
expression
of
M1
phenotype
markers
iNOS
COX-2
was
increased
in
RAW
264.7
cells
stimulated
with
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS),
but
this
effect
reversed
by
intervention.
Furthermore,
LPS-induced
increases
levels
cytokines,
including
IL-1β,
IL-6,
TNF-α,
iNOS,
COX-2,
PGE2
TXB2,
generated
macrophages
were
suppressed
when
pretreated
harmine.
Meanwhile,
our
findings
showed
administration
effectively
attenuated
inflammation
apoptosis
H9c2
proinflammatory
environment
produced
macrophages,
as
evidenced
reductions
NLRP3
cleaved
caspase
3
p-NF-κB/NF-κB
ratio.
The
western
blot
results
indicated
mechanisms
harmine-mediated
inhibition
polarization
might
be
associated
suppression
STAT1/3,
NF-κB
MAPK
activation.
an
LPS
injection
induced
dysfunction
decreased
survival
rate
mice,
alleviated
treatment,
relevant
mechanism
possibly
attributed
drug-induced
attenuation
apoptotic
processes
cardiomyocytes.
Collectively,
these
implied
treatment
suppressing
phenotypic
macrophages.
Journal of Cachexia Sarcopenia and Muscle,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 713 - 727
Published: Nov. 24, 2021
Abstract
Background
Sepsis
and
inflammation
can
cause
intensive
care
unit‐acquired
weakness
(ICUAW).
Increased
interleukin‐6
(IL‐6)
plasma
levels
are
a
risk
factor
for
ICUAW.
IL‐6
signalling
involves
the
glycoprotein
130
(gp130)
receptor
JAK/STAT‐pathway,
but
its
role
in
sepsis‐induced
muscle
wasting
is
uncertain.
In
clinical
observational
study,
we
found
that
target
gene,
SOCS3
,
was
increased
skeletal
of
ICUAW
patients
indicative
JAK/STAT‐pathway
activation.
We
tested
hypothesis
IL‐6/gp130‐pathway
mediates
atrophy.
Methods
sequenced
RNA
(RNAseq)
from
tibialis
anterior
(TA)
cecal
ligation
puncture‐operated
(CLP)
sham‐operated
wildtype
(WT)
mice.
The
effects
IL‐6/gp130/JAK2/STAT3‐pathway
were
investigated
by
analysing
atrophy
phenotype,
gene
expression,
protein
contents
C2C12
myotubes.
Mice
lacking
Il6st
encoding
gp130,
myocytes
(cKO)
WT
controls,
as
well
mice
treated
with
JAK2
inhibitor
AG490
or
vehicle
exposed
to
CLP
sham
surgery
24
96
h.
Results
Analyses
differentially
expressed
genes
RNAseq
(≥2‐log2‐fold
change,
P
<
0.01)
revealed
an
activation
IL‐6‐signalling
JAK/STAT‐signalling
pathways
septic
mice,
which
occurred
after
h
lasted
at
least
during
sepsis.
treatment
myotubes
induced
STAT3
phosphorylation
(three‐fold,
Socs3
mRNA
expression
(3.1‐fold,
caused
myotube
Knockdown
diminished
IL‐6‐induced
(−30.0%;
0.01),
(−
29.0%;
inhibition
(−38.7%;
0.05)
decreased
expression.
Treatment
either
attenuated
response
IL‐6.
CLP‐operated
showed
TA
muscle,
reduced
‐cKO
67.8%
(
85.6%
0.001),
respectively.
loss
weight,
(WT:
−22.3%,
0.001,
cKO:
−13.5%,
0.001;
vs.
cKO
0.001).
While
resulted
reduction
MuRF1
contents,
Atrogin‐1
remained
unchanged
between
Trim63
/MuRF1
Fbxo32
/Atrogin‐1
unaltered
CLP‐treated
(−22.2%,
(29.6%
relative
weight
loss,
0.05).
accompanied
/Atrogin‐1‐mRNA
(−81.3%,
/MuRF1‐mRNA
(−77.6%,
content.
Conclusions
via
gp130/JAK2/STAT3‐pathway
possibly
contributing
Cardiovascular Diabetology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: June 7, 2024
Abstract
Objective
Sodium
glucose
cotransporter
2
(SGLT2)
inhibitors
significantly
improve
cardiovascular
outcomes
in
diabetic
patients;
however,
the
mechanism
is
unclear.
We
hypothesized
that
dapagliflozin
improves
cardiac
via
beneficial
effects
on
systemic
and
inflammation
fibrosis.
Research
design
methods
This
randomized
placebo-controlled
clinical
trial
enrolled
62
adult
patients
(mean
age
62,
17%
female)
with
type
diabetes
(T2D)
without
known
heart
failure.
Subjects
were
to
12
months
of
daily
10
mg
or
placebo.
For
all
patients,
blood/plasma
samples
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(CMRI)
obtained
at
time
randomization
end
months.
Systemic
was
assessed
by
plasma
IL-1B,
TNFα,
IL-6
ketone
levels
PBMC
mitochondrial
respiration,
an
emerging
marker
sterile
inflammation.
Global
myocardial
strain
feature
tracking;
fibrosis
T1
mapping
calculate
extracellular
volume
fraction
(ECV);
tissue
T2
mapping.
Results
Between
baseline
12-month
point,
IL-1B
reduced
(−
1.8
pg/mL,
P
=
0.003)
while
ketones
increased
(0.26
mM,
0.0001)
dapagliflozin.
maximal
oxygen
consumption
rate
(OCR)
decreased
over
period
placebo
group
but
did
not
change
receiving
158.9
pmole/min/10
6
cells,
0.0497
vs.
−
5.2
0.41),
a
finding
consistent
anti-inflammatory
effect
SGLT2i.
strain,
ECV
relaxation
both
study
groups.
Clinical
Trial.gov
Registration
NCT03782259.
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(9), P. 1327 - 1327
Published: Sept. 8, 2021
The
majority
of
critically
ill
intensive
care
unit
(ICU)
patients
with
severe
sepsis
develop
ICU-acquired
weakness
(ICUAW)
characterized
by
loss
muscle
mass,
reduction
in
myofiber
size
and
decreased
strength
leading
to
persisting
physical
impairment.
This
phenotype
results
from
a
dysregulated
protein
homeostasis
increased
degradation
synthesis,
eventually
causing
decrease
structural
proteins.
ubiquitin
proteasome
system
(UPS)
is
the
predominant
protein-degrading
that
activated
during
diverse
atrophy
conditions,
e.g.,
inflammation.
specificity
UPS-mediated
assured
E3
ligases,
such
as
atrogin-1
MuRF1,
which
target
contractile
proteins,
proteins
involved
energy
metabolism
transcription
factors
for
UPS-dependent
degradation.
Although
regulation
activity
function
ligases
inflammation-induced
well
perceived,
contribution
inflammation
still
elusive.
During
inflammation,
shift
standard-
immunoproteasome
was
described;
however,
extent
this
contributes
wasting
whether
changes
targeting
specific
muscular
not
described.
review
summarizes
main
proinflammatory
cytokines
acute
phase
response
their
signaling
pathways
focus
on
sepsis.
target-specificity
mode
action
myofibrillar
will
be
reported.
described
effects
proteasome-inhibitors
treatment
strategies
discussed.
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: July 29, 2022
Sepsis,
a
life-threatening
organ
dysfunction
caused
by
dysregulated
host
response
to
infection,
is
leading
cause
of
death
in
intensive
care
units.
The
development
sepsis-associated
(SAOD)
poses
threat
the
survival
patients
with
sepsis.
Unfortunately,
pathogenesis
sepsis
and
SAOD
complicated,
multifactorial,
has
not
been
completely
clarified.
Recently,
numerous
studies
have
demonstrated
that
pyroptosis,
which
characterized
inflammasome
caspase
activation
cell
membrane
pore
formation,
involved
Unlike
apoptosis,
pyroptosis
pro-inflammatory
form
programmed
participates
regulation
immunity
inflammation.
Related
shown
sepsis,
moderate
promotes
clearance
pathogens,
whereas
excessive
leads
immune
disorders
SAOD.
Additionally,
transcription
factors,
non-coding
RNAs,
epigenetic
modifications
post-translational
can
directly
or
indirectly
regulate
pyroptosis-related
molecules.
Pyroptosis
also
interacts
autophagy,
NETosis,
necroptosis.
This
review
summarizes
roles
regulatory
mechanisms
As
our
understanding
functions
improves,
new
diagnostic
biomarkers
targeted
therapies
associated
improve
clinical
outcomes
appears
promising
future.
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
165, P. 115147 - 115147
Published: July 18, 2023
With
global
population
aging,
age-related
diseases,
especially
sarcopenia,
have
attracted
much
attention
in
recent
years.
Characterized
by
low
muscle
strength,
quantity
or
quality
and
physical
performance,
sarcopenia
is
one
of
the
major
factors
associated
with
an
increased
risk
falls
disability.
Much
effort
has
been
made
to
understand
cellular
biological
physiological
mechanisms
underlying
sarcopenia.
Autophagy
important
self-protection
mechanism
that
relies
on
lysosomes
degrade
misfolded
proteins
damaged
organelles.
Research
designed
obtain
new
insight
into
human
diseases
from
autophagic
aspect
carried
out
progress,
which
encourages
relevant
studies
relationship
between
autophagy
plays
a
protective
role
modulating
regenerative
capability
satellite
cells,
relieving
oxidative
stress
suppressing
inflammatory
response.
This
review
aims
reveal
specific
interaction
explore
possible
therapies
hopes
encouraging
more
research
need
unlocking
novel
promising
ameliorate